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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.70, 5,503.05 and 1,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.70, 5,503.05 and 1,940.70 is: 2,911.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.70 : 5,503.05 = 1,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.70/5,503.05 = 1,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.70x = 5,503.05 × 1,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.70x = 10,679,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679,769.14/3,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.05

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